Michael Spoor

Biography: Mike was a longtime railroad enthusiast, railroad historian and author, and nationally known model railroader. He was a member of The Burlington Route Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors and as Editor of Burlington Route Historical Society publications for many years. He also authored five books on the Burlington and was working on a sixth volume at the time of his death. Mike's Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Chicago & Aurora Divisions is regarded as one of the top model railroad layouts in the country. He was also an active participant in the nationally recognized Prototype Modelers and ProRail groups.